Care Assistant

Sypm Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Job summary

Sypm Care Ltd in London is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centered support at on-site locations across the London area. You will help with personal care, meals, hydration, and companionship while promoting dignity and independence.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, follow care plans, observe changes in wellbeing, and maintain accurate records in a friendly, professional environment. No prior experience required—full training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with service users, families and colleagues.
• Caregiving and dementia care abilities to provide person-centered support.
• Manual handling skills and safe moving practices.
• Experience in care settings (residential, domiciliary, or nursing) preferred.
• Desirable health and social care qualification and willingness to train.
• Reliability, time management, flexibility including evenings/weekends, and basic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks (washing, dressing, toileting, mobility).
• Support with meals, hydration, and companionship to maintain routines.
• Observe changes in wellbeing and report to the team.
• Follow care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Support individuals living with dementia in a respectful manner.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and uphold health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Caregiving and dementia care

Manual handling

Care experience in settings

Care qualification

Education

Health and social care certificate

Job description

Sypm Care Ltd is a care provider committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centered support to individuals in need of daily living assistance. The organization focuses on promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for service users in a caring and respectful environment. Team members work collaboratively to ensure consistent, high-quality care that meets individual needs and preferences. Sypm Care Ltd values reliability, empathy, and professionalism, and offers staff opportunities for development and training within the care sector.

Role Description

The Care Assistant role at Sypm Care Ltd is a full-time, on-site position based in all London area. In this role, the Care Assistant will support individuals with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility, always respecting privacy and dignity. The Care Assistant will assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, feeding, hydration, and companionship, helping service users maintain routines and independence. Additional duties include observing and reporting changes in service users’ wellbeing, supporting individuals living with dementia, following care plans, and maintaining accurate records. The Care Assistant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, adhere to health and safety procedures, including manual handling guidelines, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities to build trust and rapport with service users, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates should possess caregiving and dementia care skills to provide safe, person-centered support to individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs.
• Candidates should possess manual handling skills and an understanding of safe moving and handling practices to support service users’ mobility and prevent injury.
• Relevant experience in care settings (residential, domiciliary, or nursing) and a caring, patient, and empathetic approach are highly beneficial.
• A relevant care qualification (such as a health and social care certificate or equivalent), willingness to undertake training, and the ability to follow care plans and company policies are desirable.
• Reliability, good time management, the ability to work flexibly including possible evenings or weekends, and basic record-keeping skills are important for success in this role.

Job Requirement

• Full and valid UK driving license ( optional)
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
• Availability to work every other weekend or at least one day per weekend
• No experience required – full training will be provided
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Aged 18 or over
• Ability to form professional relationships and work well with colleagues
• A warm, kind, empathetic, and reliable approach to supporting others
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Morning, Evening.
• Pay: £13.10-£14.50 per hour, plus travel pay